Note : Dropouts, break up and occasional jumpy image and flagging visible as on tape due to physical edge stretch of tape. Description : Steve Fisher narrates the history of Drawbridge and interviews the following people: Dr. Robert Fisher (historian), Ted Harpainter (Fremont City official), Brenda Catanich, Rita Lolly, Charles Luth (former residents), Walter Stieglitz (SF Bay Wildllife Refuge manager) Additional description : Note on original container: "Mission Peak Historical...
Topic: californialightandsound
Description : 1. Joshua Fong's father came from China in 1917. Joshua was born in Centerville and grew up in Niles. He talks about his family farm in Niles, the Chinese camps, school, etc. 2. Laura Azeveda was born in Newman in 1914, California and was raised by Joseph and Laura Senac in Mission San Jose. She lives in the same home on Ellsworth Street where she grew up. Laura talks about her adopted family and the neighbors and businesses in town. Call Number : 2007.39.160.40 Rights : Rights...
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 1 Tape of 1: 1/8 inch audio cassette
Description : "Cover: Pacific Coast Review, Dec. 1937, inside cover, ad for Castlewood Wines Bemis Blotter: April, 1945- Making Lenonet open mesh potato bags, ad 1. Ad: Castlewood Vintage Wines on sale here, Duck Pin 2. Letterhead: W. B. Williams, Grower, packer, shipper, California VegetablesTelephone96, P.O. Box 126, Irvington California Print photo of Burdette Williams at Fruit and Vegetable stand (packing shed?)- This looks like a retail sales stand 3. Invoice: Castlewood Old vintage...
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 46 Pages of 46: Scrapbook (8 x 11 in.)
Description : Newark Grammar School, 1916. The 1916 Newark Grammar School replaced the 1879 structure when the 1906 quake weakened it and senior boys were able to put their shoulders to the old building and rock it back and forth. Even the century's turn did not erase traces of pastoral life: The vertical stone columns at the left, serving as part of the school gate, were to keep cattle and pigs from straying into the school yard. Call Number : 1996.3.6.11.013
Topics: californiarevealed, Alameda County (Calif.)--History, California--History, Local history, Public...
Source: 1 Page of 1: Photograph (8 x 10 in.)
Description : Born in 1920, Jack talks about living and growing up in Niles. His dad was a blacksmith for Essanay. Other topics include the quarries (Pacific Coast Aggregate), Frank "Fat" Rose, trains, boy scouts, Roedings, Shinns, Kimber, Blacow. Call Number : 2007.39.160.32 Rights : Rights are owned by Washington Township Museum of Local History. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the...
Topic: californialightandsound
Source: 1 Tape of 1: 1/8 inch audio cassette
Note : Interviewees are recorded at extremely low level. Content ends abruptly. Description : Bruce Roeding talks about the Roeding family and the California Nursery which participated in the 1915 Panama Exposition, and the 1939-1940 Golden Gate International Exposition. The also hosted an annual bulb show on the nursery grounds. Bruce and his mother also talk about Niles during and after WWII. Call Number : 2007.39.160.44 Rights : Rights are owned by Washington Township Museum of Local...
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 1 Tape of 1: 1/8 inch audio cassette
Note : Content ends abruptly. Description : Louis DiGuilio's family owned the Pontiac Garage in Niles. He reviews a list of names of Niles personalities and tells stories about Niles Sign. Louis says there were four bars in town, the Wesley Hotel, the Stumble-Inn, the Traveler’s Rest, and Sam Thornally’s poolroom (where Joe’s Corner is). One of the bars had a parrot that would say “Check the carriage” and eventually the Prohi’s (revenuers) figured out that’s where the bottle was...
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 1 Tape of 1: 1/8 inch audio cassette
Description : Washington Township school teachers on a picnic in Niles Canyon including: Lynch, Fisher, Meaghan, Pince/Pierce?, Dunn, Calvery/McCalvery?, Spatz, Vinn/McVinn?, Smithers/Smithurst?, Parker, Brown, Tyler, McLurn, McMullen, Dennis, Syble, MacDonald. Call Number : 1996.3.1188.A
Topics: californiarevealed, Alameda County (Calif.)--History, California--History, Local history, Niles...
Source: 1 Page of 1: Photograph (9 1/2 x 7 1/2 in.)
Description : Revised ed. 1980; published by Mission Peak Heritage Foundation Newark, California; Marjorie Callow Call Number : 1996.3.3.71.00.3
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 38 Pages of 38: Manuscript (8 x 11 in.)
Note : Program recorded at very low level after 00:01:34 on Part 1. Part 2 recorded at normal level. Description : Part 1. Dr. Robert Fisher, historian, presents a slideshow & talk of Mission San Jose history. Part 2. Robert Fisher talks about megalithic “treasures” and the mystery of these rock formations and about petroglyphs of the Mission Hills area. These are taped notes regarding the rock structures. Rights : Rights are owned by Washington Township Museum of Local History....
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 1 Tape of 1: 1/8 inch audio cassette
Description : Vernon “Pop” Gould and Tillie Logan Gould talk about Washington High School , football, athletic fields and plaques. Pop Gould was principal of Washington High School and Tillie was from the Logan Family. Call Number : 2007.39.160.37 Rights : Rights are owned by Washington Township Museum of Local History. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the Copyright Holder. In addition, the...
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 1 Tape of 1: 1/8 inch audio cassette
Description : Roeding Family; Niles, Fremont, CA Call Number : 2009.10.2.4
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 224 Pages of 224: Scrapbook (10 x 14 in.)
Additional Title : Driscoll Family Description : Part 1 and Part 2: Ellen Cornish and Robert Fisher interview decedents of Whipple family, Mrs. Whipple, Tom Whipple, son of John Whipple II, and another woman (?). They discuss the first Whipples that arrived in 1856 in the area, John Cleveland Whipple and his brother Rufus. They describe life in the are and their relations and farming in the area. Part 3: Ellen Cornish interviews Rose Driscoll. Rose Driscoll who was born in 1881 on a ranch...
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 1 Tape of 1: 1/4 inch audio tape
Note : Interviewer recorded at low level. Description : Laura Whipple talks about the family move from Oakland to Niles and then about families (Donavan, Tyson, Nichols, Ford, Sanbourne), places (Vallejo Mills Niles school) and other topics (water rights). Call Number : 1000.65.02 Rights : Rights are owned by Washington Township Museum of Local History. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the...
Topic: californialightandsound
Source: 1 Tape of 1: 1/8 inch audio cassette
Description : Colonial Kitchen Restaurant, Newark, California Likely taken in the 1960s, based on the fact that C.K. opened in 1955 (when the Lewis Shopping Center opened), and the sign is advertising gin and vodka, two very 1960s drinks. Photographer unknown. Exact location: 36601 Newark Blvd, Unit #81 This comes from the Robert B. Fisher Collection of the Washington Township Museum of Local History Call Number : 1996.3.7.21.029
Topics: californiarevealed, Alameda County (Calif.)--History, California--History, Local history, Homes
Source: 1 Page of 1: Photograph (8 x 10 in.)
Description : Vallejo road, car being driven by Wallace Berry of the Niles Essanay Studio. Call Number : 1996.3.6.19.022
Topics: californiarevealed, Alameda County (Calif.)--History, California--History, Local history,...
Source: 1 Page of 1: Photograph (8 x 10 in.)
Description : Book No. 43, Roll 19A, 1898 Washington Township, Alameda County, California Fremont, Newark, Union City Call Number : 2009.24.30
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 206 Pages of 206: Book (12 x 18 in.)
Description : Black and white photo of unknown schoolhouse in Newark. Original, vintage. Call Number : 1996.3.7.21.024
Topics: californiarevealed, Alameda County (Calif.)--History, California--History, Local history,...
Source: 1 Page of 1: Photograph (7 x 9 in.)
Note : Background noise and audio levels vary in different tour settings. Description : This is a tour conducted by Dr. Robert Fisher, of first the Patterson Ranch, secondly of the Shinn property. At the beginning he is promoting the creation of a "Pioneer Village" at the ranch. This would have been when Brooks & Singer Developers still owned the house, before ranch was opened to the public, and Mission Peak Heritage was still restoring it. Call Number : 2007.39.160.12 Rights :...
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 1 Tape of 1: 1/8 inch audio cassette
Note : Content ends abruptly. Description : Marie Bishop talks about Portuguese immigrants farming near Niles,memories of the Essany actors including Anderson and Chaplin, and the Belvoir Hotel. Call Number : 2007.39.160.49 Rights : Rights are owned by Washington Township Museum of Local History. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the Copyright Holder. In addition, the reproduction of some materials...
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 1 Tape of 1: 1/8 inch audio cassette
Description : Vernon “Pop” Gould presents a brief history of his time in Washington Township (beginning in 1924) and his views of the communities that now make up Union City. The first half of the meeting is Gould speaking and the second half of the presentation includes residents speaking about Union City. Call Number : 2009.10.5.1 Rights : Rights are owned by Washington Township Museum of Local History. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed...
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 1 Tape of 1: 1/8 inch audio cassette
Note : Program becomes extremely muffled after 00:10:20 on Part 1, improves somewhat around 00:15:00. High amount of hiss and machine noise throughout. Description : Part 1: Elizabeth was born near the Patterson ranch in 1888. She talks about the Patterson Ranch, downtown Centerville and the people who lived there and discusses Dumbarton Point. Part 2: Elizabeth discusses Irvington including county county libraries. She lived in Irvington, Decoto and Centerville. Call Number : 1996.3.12.09...
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 1 Tape of 1: 1/8 inch audio cassette
Note : Cuts in tape, content ends abruptly. Background noise and varying audio levels on tapes as recorded. Multiple interview sessions and speakers. Description : Part 1: Mary Silva talks on a walking tour of Alvarado and then the group talks in are Marys home. Mary Silva came to Alvarado from the Azores in 1904 at the age of 7. Her entire life was in Alvarado. She worked at Leslie Salt. Mary talks about China town and many buildings and people she remembers. Two events that are discussed at...
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 3 Tapes of 3: 1/8 inch audio cassette
Series Title : Washington High School Washingtonian Yearbook Description : vol 26 - Published by the senior class of Washington Union High School (Washington High School), Centerville, Fremont, California; includes photographs and local advertisements. Call Number : 2011.65.10
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 62 Pages of 62: Yearbook (8 x 11 in.)
Description : Valentin OR Valentine; Livermore, California Call Number : 1996.3.3.46
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 143 Pages of 143: Book (8 x 4 3/4 in.)
Note : Cuts in tape. Different programs recorded at different audio levels. Description : 1. Lila (unknown) talks about the history of Drawbridge; 2. Harry Avila briefly talks about Warm Springs personalities and the Japanese; 3. Robert Fisher conducts a slide show with historical maps and slides of landings from Alvarado area south to Warm Springs. Call Number : 2007.39.160.20 Rights : Rights are owned by Washington Township Museum of Local History. Transmission or reproduction of materials...
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 1 Tape of 1: 1/8 inch audio cassette
Note : Speed fluctuations and variable audio level, especially on Part 2. Description : Margaret tells how she came from Ireland at age 17 with her brothers. They discuss the extended Overacker family and the property they owned in the area. Call Number : 1996.3.12.04 Rights : Rights are owned by Washington Township Museum of Local History. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the Copyright Holder. In...
Topic: californialightandsound
Source: 1 Tape of 1: 1/8 inch audio cassette
Description : Marge Callow discusses her family history and the history of Newark . Call Number : 2007.39.160.25 Rights : Rights are owned by Washington Township Museum of Local History. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the Copyright Holder. In addition, the reproduction of some materials may be restricted by terms of gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions, privacy and publicity rights,...
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 1 Tape of 1: 1/8 inch audio cassette
Series Title : Washington High School Washingtonian Yearbook Description : Published by the senior class of Washington Union High School (Washington High School), Centerville, Fremont, California; includes photographs and local advertisements. Call Number : 2014.1.29
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 100 Pages of 100: Yearbook (8 x 11 in.)
Series Title : Washington High School Washingtonian Yearbook Description : vol 26 - Published by the senior class of Washington Union High School (Washington High School), Centerville, Fremont, California; includes photographs and local advertisements. Call Number : 2011.65.11
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 46 Pages of 46: Yearbook (8 x 11 in.)
Note : Machine noise on original tape and speakers are recorded at a somewhat low level. Description : Jack Stevenson discusses his family that moved from Michigan to Centerville (Fremont) and bought a large ranch. The first home was built in 1853. Many different settling families are mentioned in addition to his own: Juries, Halpis, Mallon, Francis, Mowrys, Beards, Machados, Rix,, Bernhardt, Plummer, Hawley, Andrades, Emersons (especially Doc Emerson), and Larkins. Many places in Fremont are...
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 1 Tape of 1: 1/8 inch audio cassette
Series Title : Washington High School Washingtonian Yearbook Description : Produced by the class of 1909 of Centerville High School; Fremont, California; class history, editorials, photographs of students and administration, local advertisements. Similar to a yearbook. Call Number : 1000.63.5
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 48 Pages of 48: Yearbook (9 3/4 x 7 in.)
Description : Call Number : 2009.24.34
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 138 Pages of 138: Book (12 x 18 in.)
Series Title : Washington High School Washingtonian Yearbook Description : Published by the senior class of Washington Union High School (Washington High School), Centerville, Fremont, California; includes photographs and local advertisements. Call Number : 1000.63.29
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 64 Pages of 64: Yearbook (8 x 11 in.)
Description : Book No. 44, Roll 23A, 1900 Washington Township, Alameda County, California Fremont, Newark, Union City Call Number : 2009.24.32
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 138 Pages of 138: Book (12 x 18 in.)
Description : John Rock, owner; Niles, Fremont, CA Call Number : 1996.3.3.37
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 112 Pages of 112: Book (7 1/2 x 12 in.)
Additional Title : Warm Spring Hotel Description : Part 1: Hal Angus talks about living in Niles and memories of Essanay Film Studio. Part 2: Hal Angus talks about Essanay days. Part 3: Hal Angus continues his discussion of Niles and Essanay studios. Part 4: Hal talks about filming and then Frank Copeland talks about baseball in Niles during Essanay times. Call Number : 2007.39.160.52 Rights : Rights are owned by Washington Township Museum of Local History. Transmission or reproduction of...
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 2 Tapes of 2: 1/8 inch audio cassette
Description : Georgia outlines the family tree the Scotts at Scotts Corner, the Snyder Family, to Georgia’s mother Minnie Chalmers. Call Number : 1996.3.12.03 Rights : Rights are owned by Washington Township Museum of Local History. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the Copyright Holder. In addition, the reproduction of some materials may be restricted by terms of gift or purchase agreements,...
Topic: californialightandsound
Source: 1 Tape of 1: 1/8 inch audio cassette
Note : Problems with speed fluctuation, especially on Parts 2 and 3. Description : Part 1: Antone was born and raised in Newark in 1883. He talks about George Patterson and other large land owners, Henry Burdoc, Newark school, artisan wells. Part 2: Antone had the Midway Garage on Jarvis and Fremont Blvd where he raised his family. Talks about Newark salt industry, farming, the railroad, Dugan Hotel and Carter Car Co., foundries. Part 3: Anthony Bettencourt continues to talk about Newark area,...
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 2 Tapes of 2: 1/8 inch audio cassette
Series Title : Washington High School Washingtonian Yearbook Description : Published by the associated students of Washington Union High School (Washington High School), Centerville, Fremont, California; includes photographs and local advertisements. Call Number : 2014.1.30
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 110 Pages of 110: Yearbook (8 x 11 in.)
Series Title : Washington High School Washingtonian Yearbook Description : Published by the associated students of Washington Union High School (Washington High School), Centerville, Fremont, California; includes photographs and local advertisements. Call Number : 2016.1.39
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 133 Pages of 133: Yearbook (8 x 11 in.)
Description : Alameda County Illustrated The Eden of the Pacific; the Flower Garden of California, 1898. A history of Alameda County from its formation to the present, its resources and many industries. Souvenir showing its superior advantages as a residence section and a manufacturing center. Citizens who have aided the march of progress. Call Number : 2007.27.2.5
Topics: californiarevealed, Souvenirs, Local history, California--History, Township government
Source: 241 Pages of 241: Book (9 x 12 in.)
Series Title : Centerville Elementary School The Roundup Yearbook Description : Centerville Junior High School yearbook; Centerville, Fremont, CA Call Number : 2015.24.2.7b
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 40 Pages of 40: Book (8 1/2 x 11 in.)
Note : Speed fluctuations during Part 2. Description : Edna Tyson talks about the Tyson family settling in Niles in 1850. William Tyson built their home in 1868. They had nine children (Emiline Morrison was the wife). Edna discusses the families and their relationships. Call Number : 1996.3.12.10 Rights : Rights are owned by Washington Township Museum of Local History. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written...
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 1 Tape of 1: 1/8 inch audio cassette
Series Title : Washington High School Washingtonian Yearbook Description : Published by the senior class of Washington Union High School (Washington High School), Centerville, Fremont, California; includes photographs and local advertisements. Call Number : 2014.1.27
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 71 Pages of 71: Yearbook (8 x 11 in.)
Note : Periodic pops. Varying audio levels and quality according to original source recordings. Breaks in content from 00:19:25 - 00:19:56 and 00:23:27 - 00:23:57. Additional Title : Excerpts Description : Interview excerpts introduced by Robert Fisher including: Elizabeth Lowrie, Antone Amaral-trains, Nellie Dollins, Antone Amaral-landings, Tom Wauhab, Margaret Overacker, Marie Bishop and Hal Angus, Ernestine Rose Alviso Chapman Ponsford Call Number : 1996.3.12.32 Rights : Rights are owned by...
Topic: californialightandsound
Source: 1 Tape of 1: 1/8 inch audio cassette
Description : Book No. 44, Roll 28A, 1902 Washington Township, Alameda County, California Fremont, Newark, Union City Call Number : 2009.24.35
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 208 Pages of 208: Book (12 x 18 in.)
Note : Program recorded at low level. Increased hiss towards end of both parts make speakers difficult to hear. Description : Ellen Cornish regarding Fremont history. Ellen was the librarian at Irvington Library who was in charge of the local history collection. She talked to a class conducted by Philip Holmes regarding local history on November 3, 1975. Call Number : 2007.39.160.33 Rights : Rights are owned by Washington Township Museum of Local History. Transmission or reproduction of...
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 1 Tape of 1: 1/8 inch audio cassette
Description : Alvarado, Union City, CA Call Number : 1996.3.3.56
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 226 Pages of 226: Book (6 x 8 1/2 in.)
Note : Program recorded at low level, especially on Part 2. Content ends abruptly. Description : Wesley Gordon, teacher and paleontologist, led groups of students to excavate /collect fossils from the Bell Quarry in Irvington , Ca. Wesley discusses the Bell family, the excavations and the importance of this location. This talk is in conjunction with a slide show and fossil examples. Call Number : 2007.39.160.02 Rights : Rights are owned by Washington Township Museum of Local History....
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 1 Tape of 1: 1/8 inch audio cassette
Series Title : Washington High School Washingtonian Yearbook Description : vol 16 - Published by the senior class of Washington Union High School (Washington High School), Centerville, Fremont, California; includes photographs and local advertisements. Call Number : 2014.28.15
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 79 Pages of 79: Yearbook (8 x 11 in.)
Note : High background noise on tape. Some speakers are far from microphone and difficult to hear. Description : Students are interviewing the Maria Pine whose family owned the property where Hopkins Junior High is located. Maria's grandfather came to Irvington in 1904. Maria describe the farm and the area in the 1940s. Call Number : 1000.65.1 Rights : Rights are owned by Washington Township Museum of Local History. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that...
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 1 Tape of 1: 1/8 inch audio cassette
Description : Newark and Centerville, Fremont, California
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 138 Pages of 138: Book (6 3/4 x 8 1/4 in.)
Series Title : Washington High School Washingtonian Yearbook Description : vol. 18, and the commemoration of the 50th commencement of the school. Published by the senior class of Washington Union High School (Washington High School), Centerville, Fremont, California; includes photographs and local advertisements. Call Number : 2011.65.3
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 84 Pages of 84: Yearbook (8 x 11 in.)
Description : Re-presentation of original recordings of the first Fremont City Council meeting Jan 23, 1956 with commentary by Dave Breninger recorded in 1969. Gerhart Burt recorded and interviewed the participants. Call Number : 2004.8.8.3a Rights : Rights are owned by Washington Township Museum of Local History. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the Copyright Holder. In addition, the reproduction...
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 1 Tape of 1: 1/4 inch audio cassette
Note : Program recorded at low level. Description : Tour and walk to the Ohlone Mound in Coyote Hills. Discusses Ohlones at Coyote Hills Call Number : 2007.39.160.21 Rights : Rights are owned by Washington Township Museum of Local History. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the Copyright Holder. In addition, the reproduction of some materials may be restricted by terms of gift or purchase...
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 1 Tape of 1: 1/8 inch audio cassette
Note : Content begins and ends abruptly. Description : Dolores Rose talks all about what it was like growing up in Niles from the 30s to the 50s when tract were built and some of the "old timers" moved out. There were stories about what the town was like and that it seemed very isolated and had little happening. Joe's Corner was her favorite place and the kids would go there to get ice cream from the stand out in front of there. She grew up in the Depression era so she talked about...
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 1 Tape of 1: 1/8 inch audio cassette
Series Title : Washington High School Washingtonian Yearbook Description : vol 23 - Published by the senior class of Washington Union High School (Washington High School), Centerville, Fremont, California; includes photographs and local advertisements. Call Number : 2011.65.08
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 55 Pages of 55: Yearbook (8 x 11 in.)
Series Title : Washington High School Washingtonian Yearbook Description : vol 19, Published by the senior class of Washington Union High School (Washington High School), Centerville, Fremont, California; includes photographs and local advertisements. Call Number : 2011.65.4
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 70 Pages of 70: Yearbook (8 x 11 in.)
Series Title : Washington High School Washingtonian Yearbook Description : vol 21 - Published by the senior class of Washington Union High School (Washington High School), Centerville, Fremont, California; includes photographs and local advertisements. Call Number : 2011.65.6
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 56 Pages of 56: Yearbook (8 x 11 in.)
Description : Civil War Home Guard Ledger - 5th Battalion, Company E, Second Brigade National Guard, Captain Joseph McKeown; Alvarado, Union City, CA Call Number : 1996.3.3.13
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 288 Pages of 288: Book (8 1/2 x 5 3/4 in.)
Note : Speakers recorded at different levels, occasionally inaudible. Description : Ed Chadbourne looks at pictures and discusses a few of the "old timers" including Wally Pond ( "Duck" Pond), Evelyn Telles, Doc Grimmer, Julia Rix, and also there's some info about the old winery that used to be on what's now Osgood Rd. at the corner of Washington Blvd. When Ed was a teenager, he talked about playing in the ruins of the winery, so it wasn't torn down for quite a few years...
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 1 Tape of 1: 1/8 inch audio cassette
Description : First Fremont City Council Meeting in new government building, March 29, 1969 Call Number : 2004.8.8.3c Rights : Rights are owned by Washington Township Museum of Local History. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the Copyright Holder. In addition, the reproduction of some materials may be restricted by terms of gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions, privacy and publicity...
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 1 Tape of 1: 1/4 inch audio cassette
Description : Dedication ceremony of Lake Elizabeth in Fremont, March 22, 1969; 1st Fremont city council meeting in new civic center council chambers, March 29, 1969. Call Number : 2004.8.8.3b Rights : Rights are owned by Washington Township Museum of Local History. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the Copyright Holder. In addition, the reproduction of some materials may be restricted by terms of...
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 1 Tape of 1: 1/4 inch audio cassette
Description : Washington Press: Illustrated Edition, September 1898. E.B. Thompson, Editor and Proprietor. Irvington, Alameda County, California Series Title : Washington Press Call Number : 2007.13.1
Topics: californiarevealed, Local history, California -- History, California--Newspapers, Newspapers--Local...
Source: 52 Pages of 52: Newspaper (11 x 17 in.)
Note : Machine noise and hum on original recording. Description : Jack Parry talks about Fremont incorporation and the first years of the city. He was on first city planning commission and city councilman in 1960 and mayor in 1962. Call Number : 2007.32.17 Rights : Rights are owned by Washington Township Museum of Local History. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the Copyright Holder. In addition,...
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 1 Tape of 1: 1/4 inch audio tape
Note : Speed fluctuations on original tape on Part 1. Recorded in crowd situation with many people speaking at one. Description : Georgia Wagner discusses her memories of Centerville, Newark, the Snyder family and several other families. Call Number : 1996.3.12.07 Rights : Rights are owned by Washington Township Museum of Local History. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the Copyright Holder. In...
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 1 Tape of 1: 1/8 inch audio cassette
Description : 2nd Niles Grammar School, March 1890, original, vintage. Extreme left was 1st public school, moved into first congregational church in 1889. Included are: Nichols, Lamb, Hulting, Hearw?, Hudson, Ellsworth, Mayhew, Houlihan, Duarte, Gautidine, Lamb, Thane, Hudson, Morrison, Crate, Snyder, Bliss, Curtis, Harding, Domonism, Vungman, Rose, Mortimer, Tyson, Tyson, Martha D. Baker, Laura Thane, Suzie Ellsworth, Clarence Hortinstein, Mandi Hosher, Charles Maybury, Bartie Thane, Nulting,...
Topics: californiarevealed, Alameda County (Calif.)--History, California--History, Local history,...
Source: 1 Page of 1: Photograph (9 1/4 x 8 1/4 in.)
Description : Ruy Kern is a descendant of JJ Vallejo. Ruy narrates the family history in Mission San Jose and Vallejo Mills. He also describes several family pictures and artifacts. Call Number : 1996.3.12.08 Rights : Rights are owned by Washington Township Museum of Local History. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the Copyright Holder. In addition, the reproduction of some materials may be...
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 1 Tape of 1: 1/8 inch audio cassette
Description : Wesley Gordon, teacher and paleontologist, led groups of students to excavate /collect fossils from the Bell Quarry in Irvington, Ca. Wesley discusses the Bell family, the excavations and the importance of this location. This talk is in conjunction with a slide show and fossil examples. Call Number : 2007.39.160.04 Rights : Rights are owned by Washington Township Museum of Local History. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair...
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 1 Tape of 1: 1/8 inch audio cassette
Description : Fremont, CA Call Number : 2010.40.1f
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 14 Pages of 14: Photograph Album (10 x 11 1/2 in.)
Series Title : Washington High School Washingtonian Yearbook Description : 1923 is the very first volume. Published by the senior class of Washington Union High School (Washington High School), Centerville, Fremont, California; includes photographs and local advertisements. Call Number : 1000.63.10
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 64 Pages of 64: Yearbook (8 x 11 in.)
Note : Speed fluctuations during introduction. Main program recorded at high level, resulting in distortion. Description : Ohlone College board meeting discussing location of the new campus. Call Number : 1996.3.12.35 Rights : Rights are owned by Washington Township Museum of Local History. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the Copyright Holder. In addition, the reproduction of some materials may...
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 1 Tape of 1: 1/8 inch audio cassette
Series Title : Centerville Elementary School The Roundup Yearbook Description : Centerville Junior High School yearbook; Centerville, Fremont, CA This is the first year of the school being under Fremont Unified School District (was previously under Centerville School District). Call Number : 2015.24.2.7a
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 40 Pages of 40: Yearbook (8 1/2 x 11 in.)
Description : Wallace Pond talks about Irvington when he arrived with his parents and siblings in 1921. His father was a pharmacist Wallace describes Irvington through rich descriptions and stories. He also talks about the main roads of Fremont. Call Number : 2007.39.160.41 Rights : Rights are owned by Washington Township Museum of Local History. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the Copyright...
Topic: californiarevealed
Source: 1 Tape of 1: 1/8 inch audio cassette
